The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure released its first Environment Strategic Plan in 1998. Changing the culture (PDF) outlines the key initiatives of the plan.

Processes for managing and improving our environmental performance are integrated into the way in which we go about our business. For further details see

• Making Environment Management Systems Work Through a Strategic Approach to Development and Implementation (PDF)
• Mainstreaming Environmental Values (PDF)

Further details of how the process is applied to managing construction projects for road, bridge and marine facilities is available at Environmental management system for infrastructure projects.

You can read more about the specific environmental management of the Port River Expressway Project by accessing the News and Publications.

Environmental guidelines and procedures have been prepared to ensure that the Department staff, consultants and contractors are aware of their environmental obligations.

• Environmental Management System for Infrastructure Projects
• Useful Transport & Environment Websites